Kabongo defends Palička after red card in Plzeň defeat to Levski
Erick Kabongo scored his first Europa League goal but defended teammate Matěj Palička following a red card during FC Viktoria Plzeň's 2-1 loss to Levski.
Erick Kabongo scored the only goal for FC Viktoria Plzeň in a 2-1 defeat against Levski.
The match featured a controversial moment involving Plzeň defender Matěj Palička, who received a red card. Kabongo later spoke out in support of his teammate regarding the incident.
Kabongo stated that mistakes are part of the game and can happen to anyone. He noted that even players with twenty years of experience at Real Madrid make errors.
Despite the loss, Kabongo highlighted a personal milestone. He confirmed that his strike against Levski was his first goal in the Europa League.
The forward also addressed the atmosphere at the stadium. He thanked Plzeň fans for their support, noting they were great despite the audible presence of Levski supporters.
FC Viktoria Plzeň goalkeeper Wiegele delivered a strong individual performance with eight saves, yet seasonal data shows Tomáš Fruhwald and Michal Heča lead the Czech First League in key defensive metrics.
Moses Adu started and played 72 minutes for the Viktoria Plzeň reserve team in a third-tier match, while assistant coach Mikula stated the player remains part of the first-team squad despite speculation about his future.
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